Banco Compartamos : Compartamos Banco is recognized as the - Best Microfinance Bank 2014

Compartamos Banco is recognized as the Best Microfinance Bank in Mexico for the Third Year in a Row

Mexico City, October 31, 2014. - Banco Compartamos, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple. (Compartamos) reported the reception of its third consecutive award as the "Best Microfinance Bank" by LatinFinance magazine in its ranking of the Best Banks of 2014.

The criteria used to assign this award is based on quantitative and qualitative factors such as the opinions voiced in an online poll of sector participants and public information available on the bank's financial results.

LatinFinance has a long history reviewing financial markets in Latin America and acknowledging institutions of excellence with this prestigious award.

"We are proud to receive this award once again as the result of our commitment to our clients, investors and employees. This type of recognition inspires us to continue our efforts to achieving our goal to ensure financial inclusion in the region," said Patricio Diez de Bonilla, CFO of Gentera, the Compartamos Banco holding company.

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Corporate Description

Compartamos Banco creates growth opportunities by providing financial services to people in the lower-income segments, thereby enabling our customers to invest in their most valuable assets: themselves. We do this by using social networks and a business model that generates social,

financial and human value.

Compartamos Banco, a company. www.compartamos.com.mx, www.gentera.com.mx

The statements made in this press release may contain certain estimates. These statements are non-historical facts and are based on the vision held by the directors of Compartamos Banco S.A., a full service banking institution, and its future financial situations, industry conditions, corporate performance, and financial results. The words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "hopes," "plans" and other similar expressions, when used in relation to the Company, are intended to represent estimates or forecasts. Implementation of critical operations and financial strategies, capital investment plans, future direction of operations and factors or trends affecting financial positions, liquidity or operating results are examples of the stated estimates. Such statements reflect management's current vision and are subject to different risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually happen. Statements are based on a variety of factors and assumptions, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions and operating factors. Any changes to these factors or assumptions may cause significant variations between the actual results and t expectations.

For more information, visit www.compartamos.com.mxor write to:

Daniel Manrique [e-mail]

External Relations

T: [phone] Ext. 7353 facebook.com/CompartamosBanco @compartamosbanc